Stop drinking this to lose weight!
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Apr 4, 2019
- 2 min read
Stop drinking THIS to maintain weight and prevent belly fat regain after weight loss
Introduction:
Sticking to weight loss plan along with exercise can be difficult as it requires big changes to your lifestyle and sometimes quitting your favourite food. Many people follow fad diet or rapid weight loss plan to lose extra weight and belly fat. But the result will be weight re-gain as these plans are not sustainable.
An important change that can help you to lose extra pounds is to stop drinking sodas.
How sodas and sugary drinks make you gain weight and belly fat
Sugary drinks increase the risk of obesity along with belly fat. Moreover, once you stop drink them you will reduce your risk of diabetes type 2, heart disease, tooth decay and cancer. In addition low sugar means less appetite and craving and the result will be weight loss.
According to studies sugary drinks rich in fructose for example are linked to obesity and high appetite while high protein and fat diet are linked to satiety and weight loss.
Calories from sugary drinks add up quickly and you are more likely to consume more without noticing your calorie intake. For instance, a single 12-ounce serving can of coke provides some 140 calories and 39 grams of sugar. So, if you have a few servings of soda and energy drinks a day without thinking about it, you can easily take several hundred calories in a single sitting.
Weight loss and other health benefits of giving up soda and sugar-sweetened beverages
Many studies have linked excess soda to weight gain, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, kidney complications, fatigue and many more. Avoiding or decreasing the intake of sugary drink is linked to weight loss and lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Moreover, other health benefits could be better sleep, improved heart health and blood pressure, reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, decreased the risk of osteoporosis, stronger teeth, etc.
Tips to lose drop fat even faster
Here are a few tips to help you lose weight even faster:
1. Replace sodas and sugary drinks with water as it is zero calories
2. Drink water 30 minutes before meals as it curbs appetite.
3. Add more fibre, protein and healthy fat to your diet and meals so they curb appetite, improve satiety feeling and help you in weight loss.
4. Cut back on processed food as they are loaded with unhealthy fat, salt, sugar and calories.
5. Stay active and do at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly.
6. Manage stress and get enough sleep as lack of sleep and stress have been linked to sugar cravings and weight gain.
With just few changes and simple steps you can change your overall lifestyle, improve your health and lose weight.
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